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Citizen TsuyosavsMarathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

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Tsuyosa
CitizenTsuyosa
MSRP $356
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MarathonGSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic
MSRP $2,100

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa37mm
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic41mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa42h
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa50m
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic300m
MSRP
Tsuyosa$356
GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic$2,100

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
12mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Lug Width
9mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Pink
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
8210
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$356
$2,100

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Citizen Tsuyosa

The Citizen Tsuyosa is praised for its gorgeous dial and nice finishing, with owners finding its white dial versatile and its wrist presence excellent. It is considered a fun, people-pleasing watch, especially for summer, and offers excellent value. However, the 40-hour power reserve requires resetting after weekends, and the integrated bracelet rattles. One owner notes the Miyota 8210 movement is noisy and considered boring for enthusiasts, with initial accuracy issues that resolved themselves. The US price of $450 is seen as too high, with better value around $300 in the EU. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Tsuyosa highly for its dial and finishing at the price, despite caveats regarding the bracelet and movement.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Tsuyosa's compact size and versatility are notable strengths, with the 37mm case being a welcome addition to the series. The watch's price point under SGD 600 is also a positive aspect. A weakness is the integrated bracelet's potential for rattle.

Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic

The Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic is widely praised for its legibility, comfort, and exceptional tritium illumination, with reviewers highlighting its utilitarian, military-equipment feel and a 41mm case size considered ideal. Owners appreciate its grippy bezel and the 300 meters of water resistance provided by the screw-down crown, deeming it a solid value for a Swiss-made tool watch. Some owners report quality control issues, with one user needing to warranty two watches, and another notes the GSAR wears taller than other models, leading to occasional bumping. The reliable ETA 2824-A2 movement is a consistent feature. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon GSAR (Government Search & Rescue) Diver's Automatic highly for its bright tritium lume and robust, no-nonsense tool watch design.

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